TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Hangman's fracture from noose to neurosurgery
JO  - Trauma (Sage)
A1  - Toman, E.
A1  - Beaven, A.
A1  - Porter, K.
SP  - 250
EP  - 254
VL  - 18
IS  - 4
N2  - A fracture through the pars interarticularis of the axis is colloquially known as the 'hangman's fracture'. The origin of the name is self-explanatory; however, in modern times the hangman's fracture is rarely seen in suicide by hanging. This short article aimed at the non-spinal surgeon will take the reader through a brief timeline from the days of capital punishment to the modern day road traffic collision and the management of the hangman's fracture.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1460-4086
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1460408616639246
ID  - ref1
ER  -